Registered Cardiac Nurse

Summary

Join Heartbeat Health, a health tech startup revolutionizing cardiovascular care, as a Registered Nurse! This remote, patient-facing role involves providing education and counseling on diagnoses, test results, and treatment plans. You will collaborate with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals, maintain accurate patient records, and conduct follow-up virtual visits. The ideal candidate possesses a current Illinois RN license, 3+ years of cardiology experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• Hold a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 3+ years of experience in cardiology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in a virtual environment
• Team-player is a must
• Ability to effectively educate patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including cardiologists and advanced practitioners
• Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions under appropriate supervision
• Proficiency in using telehealth platforms and electronic health records
• Commitment to patient-centered care and empathy for patients with chronic cardiology conditions
• Compassion and empathy when working with patients and their families, especially when delivering challenging diagnoses or managing chronic cardiac conditions

Responsibilities

• Provide education about a patient’s diagnosis, test results and treatment plan
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists, PCPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients
• Discuss complex cases and participate in multidisciplinary care teams
• Utilize clinical decision making to escalate concerns to the care team
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including patient interactions, medical histories, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries within scope of practice
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards
• Schedule and conduct follow-up virtual visits to monitor patients' progress and address any concerns or questions
• Serve as an advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring that they receive appropriate care and support throughout their healthcare journey
• Adhere to legal and ethical guidelines, including patient confidentiality and telemedicine regulations, while providing virtual care
• Efficiently triage incoming patient requests and manage patient panel by prioritizing patients based on need and client SLAs
• Pursue ongoing education and professional development in the field of cardiology to stay updated on the latest advancements and maintain relevant certifications
• Participate in quality assurance programs to monitor and improve the quality of cardiology care provided within the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in telemedicine